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June 2

Happy Birthday to The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti (1980).

In 1953, the first televised coronation, of Queen Elizabeth ll of the United Kingdom, is broadcast.

June 3

In 1968, Valerie Solanas, author of the SCUM Manifesto, attempts to assassinate pop artist Andy Warhol, shooting him three times.

In 1965, Gemini 4, the first multi-day space mission by a NASA crew, is launched.

June 4

In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers give the first public demonstration of their new invention, the hot air balloon.

In 2003, Amazon.com announces that it has received more than 1 million advance orders for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The books� release date is planned for June 21.

June 5

In 1956, Elvis Presley introduces his new single �Hound Dog� on The Milton Berle Show, scandalising the audience with his suggestive hip movements.

It�s the last day at the Jim Thompson Art Center on Soi Kasemsan, Rama 1 Road, to see Tomyam Pladib, a contemporary art show by Japanese and Thai artists who portray different views of their cross-cultural experiences. The exhibition features work by renowned artists Yoshitomo Nara, Apichatpong Weerasthakul, Ryota Suzuki and more. The gallery is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 02 612 6741.

June 6

In 1972, David Bowie�s classic album Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars is released.

In 1882, the first electric iron is patented by H.W. Seely.

June 7

In 1975, Sony introduces the Betamax videocassette recorder for sale to the public. The black-and-white-only unit sells for $995 (31,750 baht).

Catch popular Korean boy band BIGBANG live on their Global Warning tour. The boys will perform a number of hip-hop and R&B tunes from their new album at 8 pm at Indoor Stadium Huamark. Tickets are 500-2,000 baht at Thai Ticketmajor. For more details, call 02 262 3456.

June 8

Today is the last day at Galerie N on Wireless Road to see Perfect Skin?, an exhibition by Thai artist Narissara Pianwimungsa. In a series of oil paintings, the artist explores individuality, identity and presentation through clothes and accessories. The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am until 7 pm. For more information, call 02252 1592.

In 1968, James Earl Ray is arrested for the murder of Martin Luther King Jr.